Petsafe IN-GROUND FENCE PIG00-10773 - Manual (Page 11)

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Position the Boundary Wire
Lay out the Boundary Wire using your planned boundary and test the system
BEFORE burying the wire or attaching it to an existing fence.
This will make any layout changes easier. Work carefully. A nick in the
wire insulation can diminish the signal strength and create a weak area
where your pet can escape.
Running the Boundary Wire parallel to and within
10 feet of electrical wires, neighboring containment
systems, telephone wires, television or antenna cables,
or satellite dishes may cause an inconsistent signal. If
you must cross any of these, do so at 90-degree angles
(perpendicularly) (3A).
If separating the wire by at least 10 feet from a
neighboring containment system’s wire does not reduce
the inconsistent signal, contact the Customer Care Center.
Boundary
Wire
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90°
3A
Twisting and Connecting the
Boundary Wire
Twisting the Boundary Wire cancels the signal and allows your pet
to cross over that area safely (3B). The signal cannot be cancelled
by running the wire through plastic or metal piping. Using
shielded cable in place of the Boundary Wire will also not cancel
the signal. Refer to figure (3C) for the correct method of twisting
the wire. You can twist your own wire by cutting two equal
lengths of Boundary Wire supplied and twisting them together.
Anchor one end of the wires to something secure and insert the
other end in a power drill. Pull the wire taut. The drill enables
you to twist the wire quickly. Twist the Boundary Wire 10 to 12
times per foot to cancel the signal. Once you have completed
your boundary layout connect one end of the twisted wire to the
Perimeter Loop and see Step 4 to connect the other end of the
twisted wire to the Surge Protector.
10 T wists/ft.
3B
If your layout includes a Secondary Loop to protect
landscaping, pool or garden areas, connect the twisted
wire between the Perimeter Loop and the Secondary
Loop.
TWISTED WIRES
BOUNDARY WIRE
WATERPROOF SPLICE
CORRECT
INCORRECT
3C
Step
3